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Police Powers

Brittany Jacques Law AS level English 118 cards

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  1. 1What has parliament given police powers for?Sufficient powers to investigate crime, including the right to stop suspects, search and arrest when necessary
  2. 2What must police respect?Individuals Civil Rights
  3. 3Why must police respect this?To ensure that ordinary people are not harassed for no reason, and suspects are protected from overzealous police methods
  4. 4What act sets out the main police powers?Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
  5. 5What section of this act sets out the Codes of Practice?s66
  6. 6How many codes of practice are there?8
  7. 7What is code A associated with?Stop and Search Powers
  8. 8What is Code B associated with?Powers to search premises and seize property
  9. 9What is Code C associated with?Dealing with the detention and questioning of suspects
  10. 10What is Code D associated with?On the rules for identification procedures
  11. 11What is Code E associated with?On the tape-recording of interviews with suspects
  12. 12What is Code F associated with?On visual recording with sound of interviews (recording interviews)
  13. 13What is Code G associated with?Powers of Arrest
  14. 14What is Code H associated with?Detention. treatment and questioning of those arrested under s41 of the Terrorism Act 2000
  15. 15What does s1 of PACE give powers for?gives police powers to stop and search people and vehicles in a 'public place'
  16. 16What is a public place?Street, Car Parks and Gardens if the officer has a good reason for believing that the person does not live at that address
  17. 17What must the police officer have when suspecting a person is in possession (or vehicle contains) stolen goods or prohibited articles (e.g. weapons used in connection with burglary or theft)Reasonable Grounds
  18. 18What is Reasonable Suspicion? - Objective TestPolice officer puts themselves in the shoes of a reasonable ordinary person and try to see things from their perspective
    e.g. riding a bike at night and looking in car windows from an ordinary person, looks suspicious
  19. 19What are safeguards and what do they do?Safety rules, that protects rights and freedoms of those stopped
  20. 20What must a police officer give when stopping and searching somebody for it to be lawful?(1) name
    (2) station
    (3) reason for the search
  21. 21What were the facts in Osman v DPP (1999)?Police Officers did not give their name and station
  22. 22What was the outcome of Osman V DPP? (1999)?Court held the search was unlawful therefore, the defendant could not be convicted of assaulting police in execution of their duty
  23. 23What were the facts for Micheal's V Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court?The defendant was caught putting something in his mouth
    officers asked him not to swallow (saw they were drugs) but he did
    HOWEVER the police did not give their names and station
  24. 24What was the outcome for Micheal's V Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court?He was charged for obstructing police in execution of their duty and convicted, however he appealed on the basis that the police did not give name and station
    The conviction was quashed
  25. 25What does s2(9) of PACE allow police to do?if the search is in a public place the police can only ask to remove the
    - outer coat
    - jacket
    - gloves
  26. 26What must police do if they want a more thorough search?Do it out of public view e.g. in the police van
  27. 27What does s3 of PACE state?Police must make a written report as soon as possible after the search and the officer must provide this
  28. 28Code A under PACE gives guidance on when stop and search powers are used, how should they be used?- fairly
    - responsibly
    - with respect for people being searched
    - without unlawful discrimination
  29. 29When can police base a stop and search off appearance?when there is reliable information that members of a group/gang habitually carry knives unlawfully, weapons or controlled drugs AND wear a distinctive item of clothing showing they are members
    (REASONABLE GROUNDS)
  30. 30What is a voluntary search?where a person submits voluntary (own free will).
  31. 31When can a voluntary search take place?when there is a power to search in any event (already exists) and must be made in accordance with law and provisions of code
    (COMPLY WITH SAFEGUARDS)
  32. 32What are other acts apart from PACE that give powers to stop and search?(1) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
    (2) Terrorism Act 2000
    (3) Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
  33. 33What is an issue with stop and search powers? and give an example.It is often said police overuse their powers
    - black people 7x more likely to be stopped and searched
  34. 34What is an issue with the Balance of Interests? example.Achieving balance between crime prevention and interfering with human rights
    religious reasons (removal of headgear not in public)
    MAY be concealing identity - London Bombing 2005 dressed in burka to avoid attention
  35. 35How many stop and searches in 2010/11 led to an arrest?9%
  36. 36when do police have powers to arrest?Where an offence has / may have been / is being committed
  37. 37What section of PACE sets out the powers to arrest?s24
  38. 38What act substituted a new s24 in PACE?Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA)
  39. 39What does the new s24(1) state?A constable may arrest without a warrant
    (a) anyone who is about to commit an offence
    (b) anyone who is in the act of committing an offence
    any anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for the above
  40. 40What does s24(2) state?if a constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting an offence has been committed, he may arrest anyone without a warrant whom he has reasonable grounds to suspect of being guilty of it
  41. 41What does s24(3) state?If an offence has been committed, a constable may arrest without a warrant
    (a) anyone whom is guilty of the offence
    (b) anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of it
  42. 42What must the police have for an arrest to be lawful? (necessity test)reasonable grounds
  43. 43Give 3 reasonable grounds for believing an arrest is necessary(1) To discover name / address of person in question or constable has reasonable grounds for questioning whether name / address given is genuine
    (2) to allow the prompt and effective investigation of the offence or of the conduct of the person
    (3) to prevent any prosecution for the offence from being hindered by the disappearance of the person in question
  44. 44What 2 of the grounds above are open to abuse and why?(2) and (3) as they could be claimed to exist in many cases
  45. 45What are the facts in Richard V Chief Constable of West Midlands?attended voluntarily to be interviewed about a possible common assault on a pupil
    facilities were not open so had to go to a different police station
    Arrested when he arrived and after the police took no further action
  46. 46What was the outcome of Richard V Chief Constable of West Midlands?Judge at High Court hearing ruled that the arrest was not necessary
    police gave the reason 'to allow prompt and effective investigation of offence'
    however, there was no reason to think Richardson would not stay
    Awarded £1000 in damages
  47. 47Code of Practice G sets out the guidelines for arrest and stresses that a lawful arrest requires 2 elements, what are these?(1) a persons involvement or suspected involvement or attempted involvement
    (2) reasonable grounds for believing that the persons arrest was necessary
  48. 48What else does Code G state about informing those that are arrested?required to inform the person arrested that they have been arrested, even if this fact is obvious AND of the relevant circumstance in respect to both elements
  49. 49What do reasonable grounds relied on?remains an operational decision at the discretion of the arresting officer
  50. 50The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 added an extra power of arrest into PACE under s46A What is this?Power to arrest without a warrant, anyone who, having being released from police bail, fails to attend at police station at set time (breaching bail conditions)
    Arrest for the Breach of the Peace - where there has been or is likely to be
  51. 51R v HowellCourt of Appeal defined BOP as 'an act done or threatened to be done which either actually harms a person or in his presence his property, or is likely to cause such harm being done'
    and that it applies even if behaviour is on a private premisis
  52. 52McConnell v Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester Police (1990) facts:Manager of a carpet store asked McConnell to leave, but he refused
    Police Officer took him outside but McConnell attempted to re-enter so the officer arrested him for conduct whereby a breach of the peace could not occur on private premisis
  53. 53What did the Court of Appeal hold in McConnell V Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester Police (1990)?That it could do and that the arrest was lawful
  54. 54s41 of the Terrorism Act?police can arrest a person who is suspected to be involved in terrorism
  55. 55How can a police officer arrest with a warrant?police can make an application to a magistrates (MC) to arrest a named person
  56. 56what act issues written information supported by evidence showing a person has committed an offence or is suspected?s1 of the Magistrates Court
  57. 57What does a warrant allow a police officer to do?enter and search suspects home
  58. 58What is Manner of Arrest?When police making an arrest, at time of, or soon as practical after, tell person arrested that they are under arrest and the reason for arrest
    no set form of words "you are under arrest for"
  59. 59Taylor V Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police (2004) - Lawful ArrestCourt of Appeal held to test whether words sufficient was the person arrested told in simple, non-technical language which he could understand, the essential legal and factual grounds for his arrest
  60. 60What does s24a of PACE state a person other than a constable may make an arrest without a warrant? (citizens arrest)?(1) anyone who has committed or is in the act of committing an indictable offence
    (2) REASONABLE GROUNDS that an indictable offence
    (3) LIMITATION - must appear that its not reasonably practicable for constable to make an arrest (necessary)
  61. 61What reasons would a citizens arrest be made?To prevent the offender
    - causing physical injury to himself or another
    - suffering physical injury
    - causing loss of or damage to property
    - making off before a constable can assume responsibility for him
  62. 62Where must a person who is arrested and arrived at the station be brought to?The Custody Officer ASAP
  63. 63How long can a person be detained for a summary offence?24 hours
  64. 64How long can detention be extended for a summary offence (and who gives permission?)12 hours - Total 36 hours
    Senior Officer
  65. 65How long can a person be detained for an indictable offence?36 hours
  66. 66How long can detention for an indictable offence be extended for (and who gives permission?)96 hours
    - apply to magistrates court
    - can be legally represented to oppose police application
  67. 67How long can a person be detained for a terrorism offence?14 days with permission of District Judge at Magistrates Court
  68. 68What happens after detention period is up?must be released or charged
  69. 69What must happen during a period of detention?regular intervals by custody officer
    monitored no later than 6 hours after detention
    intervals no longer than 9 hours
    If no grounds then is released
  70. 70What rights does a detained person have (CODE C)?(1) having someone informed of arrest
    (2) being told that independent legal advice is available - free and consult privately
    (3) allowed to consult the Code of Practice
  71. 71What section of PACE is the right to have someone informed of arrest under?s56
  72. 72How long can the right to inform someone of arrest be delayed for? Who authorises this?36 hours
    Senior Police Officer
    there must be reasonable grounds that suspect could conceal evidence / harm others
  73. 73What does Code C allow for someone to inform someone of arrest?One telephone call for a reasonable length
  74. 74Who does a person under 17 have to contact after arrest?person responsible for welfare e.g. legal guardian
  75. 75What section of PACE is the Right to Legal Advice under?s58
  76. 76Under Code C what do suspects do with the right to legal advice?sign custody record at time saying he/she wants legal advice
  77. 77How long can the right to legal advice be delayed for? Why?36 hours
    reasonable grounds that it may lead to interference of evidence
  78. 78What were the facts in R v Samuel (1988)stressed power of denying suspect access to see a solicitor only justified on rare occasions
    there needs to be grounds - specific aspects of case NOT just general assumption
  79. 79What was the outcome of R v Samuel (1988)refused access to solicitor, however there was no reason to deny
    the evidence was inadmissible
    robbery conviction was quashed
  80. 80What were the facts of R v Grant (2005)deliberate interference by police with rights to speak to a solicitor
    justified conviction for murder was quashed as the Court of Appeal would not tolerate illegal conduct
  81. 81What other rights does Code C state for powers of detention(1) cells must be adequately heated, cleaned, lit and ventilated
    (2) offered at least 2 light meals and 1 main meal in 24 hour period
    (3) drinks should be provided at mealtimes and upon request
    (4) in any 24 hour period should be allowed continuous rest of at least 8 hours
  82. 82Who can be questioned by a police?a detained person
  83. 83what must all interviews at a police station be?tape recorded (some video recorded)
  84. 84what is the problem with police questioning a suspect before arriving at the police station?it is informal and not recorded, in a lot of cases the d't challenges truth of police evidence
  85. 85When can police start an interview without a solicitor present?(1) if urgent and the solicitor is delayed
    (2) If suspect doesn't ask / want solicitor
  86. 86When must there be an appropriate adult present at an interview?- under 17
    - mentally handicapped
  87. 87What were the facts of R v Aspinall (1999)defendant suffered from schizophrenia and there should have been appropriate adult present at interview, even though the defendant seemed to understand
  88. 88What did the Court of Appeal rule in R v Aspinall (1999)interview not admissible as evidence
  89. 89What does s76 of PACE state?that the court shall not allow statements which have been obtained through 'oppression'
  90. 90What is 'oppression'?torture, inhuman / degrading treatment and the use of threat of violence
  91. 91Why does the custody officer monitor treatment of suspects?keep accurate records of everything that happens during detention period (e.g. length and timing of interviews) so if there is a breach, it is obvious
  92. 92before which act was d'ts refusal to answer without adverse (going against them)?Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
  93. 93What did the Runciman Commission consider and what did the government believe?- whether it should be modified but decided not
    - felt rule allowed guilty people free so should be restricted / curbed
  94. 94ss34-39 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 says:doesn't mean suspect is forced to answer questions and can choose to remain silent, but if CJPOA allows court in any trial to draw such interference as appears proper from silence
  95. 95What must be given to defendants when they are given the right to silenceA caution - "you do not have to say anything. but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in as evidence"
  96. 96Is defendants silence enough for a conviction?No, prosecution need to give evidence as well
  97. 97Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 applies to d't aged:14+
  98. 98Criminal Justice Act 1987- serious financial frauds
    - failure to answer police questions can amount to criminal offence in itself
  99. 99Do police have an automatic right to search when holding suspect at station?No, but custody has duty to record everything a person has on arrival so if he believes it is necessary can do a non-intimate search
  100. 100Strip Searches (Code C)- removal of no more than outer clothing
    - only allowed if authorised by superintendent IF weapons / drugs thought to be concealed / article detainee not allowed
    - Area cannot be seen by others
    - member of same sex
  101. 101Reason for intimate searches and who authorises?- high ranking police officer authorises if reason to believe person has item that could cause injury to themselves / others OR possession of Class A drugs
  102. 102What does an intimate search consist of?- examination of body orifices other than the mouth
  103. 103Who must a drug search (intimate search) be done by?Qualified person e.g. doctor or nurse
  104. 104Who must search for an item (intimate search) be done by?suitably qualified person BUT can be by someone else (if high ranking officer authorises)
  105. 105Can police take fingerprint, non-intimate body samples e.g. hair and saliva without persons consent?Yes, although they will ask first
    They can use reasonable force to obtain
  106. 106Who authorises an intimate sample?superintendent
  107. 107what does an intimate sample include?- blood
    - semen
    - urine tissue
    - pubic hair
    - dental impression
  108. 108How is an intimate sample done?swab taken from any part of persons genitals or persons body orifices other than the mouth
  109. 109Who should do an intimate sample?Registered medical practitioner / nurse
  110. 110How long can fingerprint & samples be kept for?3 years
  111. 111What act says that fingerprints and samples should be off the system in 3 years?Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
  112. 112Can fingerprints be kept even if suspect isn't charged?yes
  113. 113What system is used to identify fingerprints?National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
  114. 114What are the grounds for taking a fingerprint / sample(1) officer reasonably suspects person is committing or attempting to commit an offence or has committed / attempted to commit an offence
    (2) either name of person is unknown and can't be readily ascertained by officer or reasonable grounds for doubting whether name given is genuine
  115. 115Who deals with complaints of police?The Independent Police Complaints Commission
  116. 116Who can make a complaint?any member of the public
    victims / witnesses
  117. 117how can a complaint be made?(1) directly to police force
    (2) through the PCC or any advice organisation e.g. Citizens Advice
    (2) Youth Offending Team
    (3) Ask solicitor or MP to make complaint on behalf
  118. 118What can court do with police complaints?where police have committed crime whilst executing duties, criminal proceedings can be brought against them
    e.g. under claim in tort for trespassing property etc.

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AS level Law Flashcards on Police Powers, created by Brittany Jacques on 01/02/2017.
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